mi amigo
/mi amiɡo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my friend" is translated into Spanish as mi amigo.
This phrase is used to refer to a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.
Which one should you use?
Unlike English, the form of friend in Spanish must change based on the gender of the person being discussed.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Venezuela and the Dominican Republic, the slang expression Mi pana is used to refer to a close friend. In Mexico and other Latin American countries, Mi compadre is a term used to address close friends.
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive adjective mi must change to mis to agree with the plural noun amigos or amigas. Use mi amiga if the friend is female and mi amigo if the friend is male. Use mis amigos for a group of male friends or a mixed group of male and female friends, and use mis amigas specifically when referring to a group consisting only of female friends.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi amiɡo/
Did you know?
- The term mi pana used in Venezuela and the Dominican Republic is believed by some linguists to come from the English word 'partner'.
- In Spain, friends often use the word tío (which literally means 'uncle') as a casual substitute for amigo.
- Depending on the region, mi amigo can be replaced by mi cuate in Mexico, a term that historically refers to twins.
Examples in context
- No es mi amigo.He's not my friend.This sentence is useful for practicing the negation of the phrase with mi amigo.Tatoeba #9285957 by Javea, translation #6022847 by mailohilohi
- Bob es mi amigo.Bob is my friend.This sentence is useful for identifying a person using mi amigo.Tatoeba #540477 by Shishir, translation #33182 by CN
- Tom es mi amigo.Tom is my friend.Tatoeba #576768 by Shishir, translation #406604 by CK
- Le presento a mi amigo, Juan.I introduce you to my friend, Juan.
- Estimada señora García, le escribo para presentarle a mi querida amiga, María.Dear Mrs. García, I am writing to introduce you to my dear friend, María.
- Mi estimado amigo, me complace invitarlo a nuestra conferencia.My esteemed friend, it is my pleasure to invite you to our conference.
- 209 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía introduces Mateo to someone else.
- LucíaÉl es mi amigo Mateo.He is my friend Mateo.
- MateoHola, mucho gusto.Hello, nice to meet you.
- LucíaÉl es mi amigo desde la escuela.He has been my friend since school.
- MateoQué bien, saludos.That's great, greetings.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
